Leo Santa Cruz focuses on landing Gary Russell Jr challenge
10 November 2015
Credit: Suzanne Teresa
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They fought as amateurs and Gary Russell edged it, so now as pros their destinies are again going to collide, but this time Leo Santa Cruz is determined he'll coincide with victory.
At the World Boxing Council's spectacular Convention in Kunming, China last week, Leo who's been WBC super bantamweight champion, and is WBC Diamond featherweight Champion, says the next step is taking on WBC absolute champion Gary Russell all over again.
Leo said: "I want that WBC belt, and the ambition is to fight against Gary Russell. Gary is really quick, and he moves a lot. But with my pressure, staying on top of him, breaking him down, I know that I can beat him.
"We fought as amateurs and it was really close. They gave it to him, so I want to get my rematch and see how it goes."
Leo is fresh from his triumph in a strong candidate for Fight of the Year against Abner Mares. Leo said: "Mares was saying he was going to beat me, I was no opponent for him and I was going to see what it was like to fight an A level fighter like him. But I myself said I'm ready for him or anyone else."
Leo also explained about the personal challenge and iron resolve of maintaining an undefeated record as a professional boxer. He said: " I have to train harder and harder every time, because the more I'm winning and getting up there, the more fighters that want to defeat you. You have to work twice as hard, go out there and be motivated all the time, and that's what I do. I stay motivated, as I want to stay undefeated, I want to retire undefeated and hopefully become a great fighter."
Leo Santa Cruz focuses on landing Gary Russell Jr challenge
Gary Russell Jr's time is running out
10 November 2015
Credit: Suzanne Teresa
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They fought as amateurs and Gary Russell edged it, so now as pros their destinies are again going to collide, but this time Leo Santa Cruz is determined he'll coincide with victory.
At the World Boxing Council's spectacular Convention in Kunming, China last week, Leo who's been WBC super bantamweight champion, and is WBC Diamond featherweight Champion, says the next step is taking on WBC absolute champion Gary Russell all over again.
Leo said: "I want that WBC belt, and the ambition is to fight against Gary Russell. Gary is really quick, and he moves a lot. But with my pressure, staying on top of him, breaking him down, I know that I can beat him.
"We fought as amateurs and it was really close. They gave it to him, so I want to get my rematch and see how it goes."
Leo is fresh from his triumph in a strong candidate for Fight of the Year against Abner Mares. Leo said: "Mares was saying he was going to beat me, I was no opponent for him and I was going to see what it was like to fight an A level fighter like him. But I myself said I'm ready for him or anyone else."
Leo also explained about the personal challenge and iron resolve of maintaining an undefeated record as a professional boxer. He said: " I have to train harder and harder every time, because the more I'm winning and getting up there, the more fighters that want to defeat you. You have to work twice as hard, go out there and be motivated all the time, and that's what I do. I stay motivated, as I want to stay undefeated, I want to retire undefeated and hopefully become a great fighter."
Leo Santa Cruz focuses on landing Gary Russell Jr challenge
Gary Russell Jr's time is running out
